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Herald Reporters
INVESTMENT in the health sector continues under the Second Republic, with various projects at different levels of completion, as part of efforts to deepen the provision of quality healthcare services across the country.
Recently, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere shared updates on progress made in the first 100-day cycle of 2025, with key highlights being the installation of oxygen plants at Lupane and Chinhoyi Provincial hospitals is now 30 percent complete.
“Installation of Oxygen Plants at Lupane and Chinhoyi Provincial Hospitals has reached 30 percent at both hospitals and the installation of Digital X-ray machines at five district and mission hospitals is 83 percent complete,” said Dr Muswere.
The initiative is part of the Government’s broader health strategies outlined in the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS 1).
Dr Muswere also said the replacement of gel batteries with lithium-ion batteries at 50 health facilities, is now complete.
In addition, the construction of a health post in Hwange District has been finalised, while the Manhize Rural Health Centre in Chikomba District is progressing steadily, with site fencing and borehole drilling completed.
Dr Muswere also highlighted achievements under the Youth, Sport, and Culture thematic area of NDS 1.
The youth coding and digital skills programme, aimed at empowering 1,5 million youths, has seen over 20 000 participants to date.
The Mbire youth goat improvement programme was launched on March 27 this year, distributing 30 pure Boer goat bucks to benefit approximately 300 youths.
Ongoing National Drug and Substance Abuse campaigns have conducted 79 awareness sessions, reaching over 165 000 youths. Renovation of 24 hostel blocks at the Guyu Training Centre in Gwanda District is 30 percent complete.
Construction of a multi-purpose workshop at Sivomo Vocational Training Centre is progressing well and is now 55 percent complete, while work at Kadoma Vocational Training Centre is 50 percent complete.
These initiatives underscore the Government’s commitment to enhancing health services and empowering the youth across the nation.
Online Reporter